About Me
- katalinaTX
- I'm a habitual line crosser that believes everything happens for a reason, but life comes with no guarantees, no time outs, no second chances, you just have to live life to the fullest. Laugh as much as you can, spend all your money, tell someone what they mean to you, tell someone off, speak out, dance in the pouring rain, hold someone's hand, comfort a friend, love the ones who treat you right, forget about the ones who don't, pig out, smile until your face hurts, be a flirt, stay up late and fall asleep watching the sun come up, don't be aftraid to take chances or fall in love . . . and most of all live in the moment, If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands. If it changes your life, let it. No one said it would be easy, they just promised it would be worth it.
Monday, August 17, 2009
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Thursday, August 13, 2009
end rape in Congo
The good news is that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is taking a stand against this type of violence and making its prevention and assistance to survivors a priority in U.S. foreign policy.
But there is still much work to be done. That's why I joined with CARE to e-mail Secretary Clinton and asked her to demonstrate continued leadership in pushing for stronger protections to prevent women and girls around the world from becoming victims of sexual violence.
We need to urge Secretary Clinton to remain steadfast in ensuring U.S. diplomatic attention and foreign assistance resources are focused on putting an end to the suffering of women and girls in conflict-affected places like the DRC.
Please join me in sending a message Secretary Clinton today.
To take action on this issue, click on the link below:
https://my.care.org/site/
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Tuesday, August 11, 2009
From Mayor Bill White
Texas' next U.S. Senator should be the voice of all Texans, not simply someone who works for the right wing of the right wing. I'm Bill White, Houston's Mayor and former Deputy Secretary of Energy of the United States under President Clinton.
If you are interested in a Democratic candidate with a winning track record who can defeat Gov. Perry's hand-picked appointment for the Senate seat to be vacated by Sen. Hutchison, please read on and visit my website, www.billwhitefortexas.com.
As your next U.S. Senator, I will work hard to be your voice, to do what is right for Texas -- reviving the economy, protecting Social Security and Medicare, improving educational opportunities, and reducing both America's dependence on foreign oil and federal borrowing. As the son of veteran and a schoolteacher, and as a long-time Sunday school teacher, I share the values of ordinary Texas families.
Wouldn't it be great if our next Senator helped our national leadership succeed rather than hoping it fails simply to score a partisan point?
I know how to win elections from the grassroots up. After organizing voter registration drives in the west side of San Antonio the 1960s, I served in positions ranging from precinct chair to state party chair.
As Houston's Mayor, I have led the region to the highest job growth in the nation, successfully fought polluters, cut crime rates to the lowest in decades, dramatically increased the number of neighborhood health clinics, and led the city to a greener future with energy efficiency and renewable energy. The people of my community re-elected me twice with margins averaging 88%.
Help me earn your support. At www.billwhitefortexas.com, you can learn more about my track record, the solutions I champion, and how to join the team. Already our grassroots and online teams are strong. We have raised more contributions from more individual donors than all of the other campaigns, Democratic or Republican, combined!
Please join our team and forward this email to those who want a U.S. Senator for Texas' future.
P.S. Last week, as Senator Hutchison openly discussed her resignation plans on Dallas-Ft. Worth radio, observers across the nation realized that Texans can have a new, constructive, Democratic voice in the Senate.
Martin Frost of POLITICO, Texas Senate seat within Democrats' reach:
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If White, who has wide support from the Democratic establishment in the state and who has already raised a significant amount of money, were the only Democrat on the ballot, he would be assured of a place in any runoff against whichever Republican survives. Should the Republican turn out to be a weak or extreme nominee, White would have a legitimate chance of winning a runoff.
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White is methodically traveling the state, raising money and getting ready.
Monday, August 10, 2009
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Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Free Body Waxing ... eye brows, bikini, under arms, legs....
Be Careful Out There!
Police asking for public's help in identifying man.
By Andrea Lorenz
AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Austin police are warning women to be on the lookout while downtown
after a man raped a woman at knifepoint in her downtown condo following
a thwarted attempt to attack another woman in a nearby parking garage
early Saturday.
Detective Steve Boline described the man as a "true bogeyman" because
he attacked random women who did not know him.
"Anytime you have a stranger-type incident similar to this, it's
extremely dangerous," Boline said. "We're asking for the community's
help to identify this person."
The man, who is wanted on suspicion of aggravated sexual assault and
attempted aggravated sexual assault, has not been caught or identified.
Police have put extra patrols on downtown streets and are asking women
to be cautious.
According to police, a man followed a woman to her car in a parking
garage at 301 Congress Ave. at 3:30 a.m. Saturday after the woman left
work at an unnamed business.
The woman was on the phone with her boyfriend, and Boline said that
having noticed the man following her, the woman turned to confront him
with her finger on the trigger of a bottle of Mace. The man knocked her
down, but after a brief struggle, she sprayed Mace in his face, and he
left, Boline said.
Surveillance video shows the man walking slowly out of the garage while
wiping his eyes.
Within 30 minutes, police say the man somehow entered a woman's
apartment in the Railyard Condominiums a few blocks away on East Fourth
Street, which Boline described as a gated complex.
There, the man raped the woman at knifepoint, Boline said. Neither
woman was injured by the knife.
The man is described as white, in his late 20s or early 30s, and
between 5 feet 8 inches and 5 feet 9 inches tall with a husky build. He
had light red or blond hair, worn short in a buzz cut.
According to surveillance video footage and victim descriptions, the
man was wearing a dark shirt with the word "Volunteer" on the back.
Boline said people with organizations that help the homeless have been
handing these shirts out lately.
"There are lots of these T-shirts downtown," Boline said.
Anyone with information about the incident or the attacker should call
the Austin police sex crimes unit at 974-5095.
alorenz@statesman.com; 445-3972
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
From CafePharma
Indianapoilis, IN. (AP.com) - Lilly will reduce its workforce by an
unprecedented 120 percent by the end of 2009, believed to be the first
time a major corporation has laid off more employees than it actually
has.
Lilly stock soared more than 12 points on the news.
The reduction decision, to be announced Tuesday, came after a year-long
six sigma review of cost-cutting procedures.The initial report concluded
the company would save $1.2 billion by eliminating 20 percent of its
97,500 employees.
From there, said a spokesperson, "it didn't take a genius to figure out
that if we cut 40 percent of our workforce, we'd save $2.4 billion, and
if we cut 100 percent of our workforce, we'd save $6 billion. But then
we thought, why stop there? Let's cut another 20 percent and save $7
billion.
"We believe in increasing shareholder value, and we believe that by
decreasing expenditures, we enhance our competitive cost position and
our bottom line," he added.
Lilly plans to achieve the 100 percent internal reduction through
layoffs, attrition and early retirement packages. To achieve the 20
percent in external reductions, the company plans to involuntarily
downsize 22,000 non-Lilly employees who presently work for other
companies.
"We pretty much picked them out of a hat,".
Among firms Lilly has picked as "External Reduction Targets," or ERTs,
are Quaker Oats, AMR Corporation, parent of American Airlines, Lockheed,
Boeing, and Charles Schwab & Co. LIlly's plan presents a "win-win" for
the company and ERTs, said Chris, as any savings by ERTs would be passed
on to Pfizer, while the ERTs themselves would benefit by the increase in
stock price that usually accompanies personnel cutback announcements.
"We're also hoping that since, over the years, we've been really helpful
to a lot of companies, they'll do this for us kind of as a favor,".
Legally, pink slips sent out by Lilly would have no standing at ERTs
unless those companies agreed. While executives at ERTs declined to
comment, employees at those companies said they were not inclined to
cooperate.
"This is ridiculous. I don't work for Lilly. They can't fire me," said
Justine Blackburn, a flight attendant with American Airlines.
Reactions like that, replied the Lilly spokesperson "are not very
sporting."
Inspiration for Pfizer's plan came from previous cutback initiatives,
said company officials. In January of 1998, for instance, the company
announced it would trim 18,000 jobs over two years. However, just a year
later, Lilly said it had already reached its quota. "We were quite
surprised at the number of employees willing to leave Lilly in such a
hurry, and we decided to build on that,".
Analysts credited the short-term vision, noting that the announcement
had the desired effect of immediately increasing Lilly share value.
However, the long-term ramifications could be detrimental, said Bear
Stearns analyst Beldon McInty.
"It's a little early to tell, but by eliminating all its employees,
Lilly may jeopardize its market position and could, at least
theoretically, cease to exist," said McInty.
The spokesperson, however, urged patience: "To my knowledge, this hasn't
been done before, so let's just wait and see what happens."
From Austin Lofty Dog August 2009
Loyal Lofty Doggers,
The August 2009 newsletter is here. Be sure to read about our upcoming pet care services offerings for downtown residents and check out the exciting, pet-oriented events in August.
The 3rd annual Emancipet Fur & Film Fete is just around the corner too - September 3rd at Mercury Hall. See the Lofty Dog website for ticket ordering information.
Stay cool in August (there's a story about that too in the newsletter!) and we look forward to seeing you at the store or at one of our upcoming events.
The Lofty Dog Crew
From Austin Dog Alliance August 2009
"OK. What's that mean?," I asked Debby. She told me basically we would be a temporary home for a dog in need, until the rescue was able to locate a "Forever Home." I knew what that meant...Hi Fido! Welcome to your forever home!!! Not interested.
Debby promised not to be a FF-"Foster Failure," where we just keep the dog. She did quite a lot of research and learned just what it took to be a successful foster, not a "foster failure." She told me about the need and I read all about the foster-model and she quickly convinced me to give it a try.
Our first foster dog was named Triscuit. Triscuit turned out to be pretty darn awesome. I was reconsidering this whole FF thing! I mean after all "Foster Failure" is pretty harsh term, I thought. Why not FF-"Foster Found," as in foster found exactly what he was looking for! Certainly Triscuit would be happy here with us! Plus, how could providing a warm loving home to a dog-in-need be a failure?
Debby remained grounded for me and, although she loved Triscuit too, she gently explained to me that if we kept Triscuit we wouldn't be able to help any other doggies in need. I agreed and we found Triscuit a home. AND boy oh boy, did he hit the jackpot...an estate in the hills of Westlake with cooked premium-hamburger for breakfast and his own E-Z lounge chair! I almost wished I was the one being adopted...smiles.
So, personally, while I don't think there are any "foster failures," I do understand that the greatest benefit can be realized by helping as many pups as possible.
Fostering is a terrific option for volunteering, but you do need to be very, very careful to decide up front WHY you are fostering in the first place.
Do you want another dog? OK, great! Then you know going in you are looking for a Foster-to-Adopt situation.
Do you want to help as many orphan dogs find a warm, loving Forever Homes as is possible? OK, awesome! Then you need to know going in that your mission is to help multiple dogs find multiple homes. Now be ready for the really heroic part---parting. It's by making your decision before you begin fostering that you can head-off one of the most difficult challenges in fostering...letting the dog go, not an easy task.
It's impossible not to get emotionally attached to your foster. You wouldn't be reading this newsletter if you didn't care about dogs. So, it's only natural that such a caring person will become emotionally invested in saving a life. And that is precisely what you are doing when you take on the challenge of being a foster. You are saving a dog's life and you are nurturing, loving, and preparing that dog to be adoptable into a forever home.
That is the Joy, the Benefit, the Satisfaction you can get from being a foster to an orphan dog in need of some love and guidance until they become forever members of families with whom they can share their lives.
Are you ready to be a hero?
Saturday, August 1, 2009
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Wednesday, July 29, 2009
How to Domestically Experience Another Country's Culture - Host an Exchange Student
Nothing compares to actually getting on a plane and traveling to a foreign country to experience the culture. However, in between your international travels there are ways that you can continue to learn about other countries without even leaving your neighborhood. I have had the privilege of volunteering with a group call Education First that helps match foreign students with host families. Below is some information about the organization and how you can get involved:
What is EF Foundation for Foreign Study?
EF Foundation is a non-profit high school exchange organization that works with
30 different countries to bring students to the United States, as well as send
American students abroad. Our students come with their own spending money,
are fully-insured, and spend a semester or an academic year. The students live
with non-paid host families while they attend local American high schools.
What are the responsibilities of a host family?
Host families must provide room and board and a loving home environment for
the student. One or both host parents must be at least 25 years of age or older.
Our students don't have to have their own bedroom, but if they do share a room it
must be with a child of the same gender who is at least 12 years old. EF
Foundation places students in all types of families and communities - single
parent, empty-nesters, big cities and rural areas. We just ask that the student is
treated as a family member, rather than a guest in your home. Families who can
provide room, board, and a loving home for a student will qualify to host!
How old are the students? What nationalities are they? How are they
chosen for your program?
Our students are between the ages of 15 and 18. They attend your local high
school and fully participate in regular classes and extra-curricular activities as an
American student would. Our students come from all over the world - from South
America to Scandinavia, and as far away as Asia and Australia. We have EF
offices in each country from which we bring students.
Our students are thoroughly screened by our foreign offices prior to acceptance
onto the program. They must pass an interview in English and complete a
lengthy application including recommendations, a timed essay, academic
transcript, and short-answer questions related to their family life at home. Our
foreign offices also judge students based on academic motivation, maturity and
realistic program expectations.
Can we choose which student we would like to host?
Yes! You will have a local coordinator called an IEC (International Exchange
Coordinator) who will help match a student to your requests. If you're searching
for a particular nationality, hobby, or age for your student, your IEC will work with
the Recruitment and Placement Manager in the Boston office to find student
applications fitting your requests. You then will have the opportunity to read
through several applications to find which student best matches your family.
Are host families paid?
No. All of our host families are volunteers. They agree to host because they are
passionate about student exchange and they want to bring a different culture to
their home and community. However, host families are eligible for a $50.00 per
month tax deduction per student.
Do we have support if there is a problem?
Your local coordinator is there to support you and help you to work through any
potential problems. Our coordinators are experienced in counseling host families
and exchange students, and know how to handle problem situations. If your local
coordinator is unavailable and you or your student needs advice or support, the
Regional Coordinator is also available to help and counsel on a local level. The
Boston office is your final support option if your local support network is
unavailable. During regular working hours, you are always able to reach our
Boston staff at 1-800-44-SHARE. If there is an emergency situation that occurs
after working hours and you need immediate assistance, there is always a
Boston staff member on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to help deal with the emergency.
If you are interested in hosting an exchange student or would like more information, Contact me today!
video e-brochure:
http://www.vimeo.com/1154826
Monday, July 27, 2009
Vote Austin Most Dog-Friendly City!
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AUSTIN HABITAT & HYP NEED YOUR HELP SECURING IN-KIND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS OR LABOR. . . .
. . .AND OF COURSE, CASH SPONSORS ARE ALWAYS NICE...A LITTLE BIT GOES A LONG WAY
Austin Habitat for Humanity’s HYP group (Habitat Young Professionals) has raised approximately $40,000 of a $60,000 goal to build the 2009 HYP House (the 2nd HYP House in the history of Habitat for Humanity-the 1st was also an Austin HYP venture completed last fall). In partnership with sponsor TruWest Credit Union, this house will be an extra-special milestone, as it will also be Austin Habitat’s first-ever LEED-H certified green home. The build will begin in late summer 2009. Austin Habitat is inviting community partners to contribute to the balance needed to reach the build’s goal of $60,000. We are so close… and you can help us to get there! Contributions of cash are welcome, but we are also extending an invitation to members of Austin’s celebrated construction industry to participate as partners in the project. All In-Kind partners will be acknowledged as a sponsor of this milestone home for Austin Habitat, regularly acknowledged as a national leader in the construction and design of sustainable, green, affordable homes. Opportunities to participate in HYP House builds included.
Cash sponsors are fantastic, but equally valued are In-Kind donations of materials and/or labor for which are greatest needs are as follows:
- Foundation (materials and labor)
- Electrical (materials and labor)
- Plumbing (materials and labor)
- HVAC (materials and labor)
- Insulation (materials)
- Drywall (materials)
- Driveway/sidewalk (materials)
So say you want to help… but you don’t have lots of cash… and you don’t have access to construction materials. All you really need is the desire to help HYP Change Lives. We have created a brief fundraising guide [attached!] designed to give an office, an organization, a church group or just a group of friends some simple ways to raise money for Austin Habitat and HYP. The little bits add up… $20 per person in a 60-person office will pay for the insulation in the HYP House.
IN SUMMARY, HERE ARE THREE WAYS TO HELP CHANGE LIVES
1. GIVE gift a cash gift here - every little bit helps. Choose "HYP Build 2009" in the drop down menu
2. MOTIVATE get your office or organization to help sponsor the house through one of the simple attached fundraising
3. CONNECT put us in touch with your In-Kind materials or labor contacts (home builders, contractors, retail establishments, etc)
Please contact Brooke Rogers or Julie Smith with Austin Habitat – jasmith@ahfh.org / 512.472.8788 x 417 with questions or interest.
Thank you.
Brooke Rogers
2009 HYP Chair
512.695.6926
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
Describes Me to a "B"
When I stand up for
myself and my beliefs,
they call me a
bitch.
When I stand up for
those I love,
they call me a
bitch.
When I speak my mind, think my own thoughts
or do things my own way, they call me a
bitch.
Being a bitch
means I won't
compromise what's
in my heart.
It means I live my life MY way.
It means I won't allow anyone to step on me.
When I refuse to
tolerate injustice and
speak against it, I am
defined as a
bitch.
The same thing happens when I take time for
myself instead of being everyone's maid, or when I act a little selfish.
It means I have the courage and strength to allow myself to be who I truly am and won't become anyone else's idea of what they think I 'should' be.
I am outspoken, opinionated and determined. I want what I want and there is nothing wrong with that!
So try to stomp on me, just try to douse my inner flame, try to squash every ounce of beauty I hold within me.
You won't succeed.
And if that makes me a bitch ,so be it.
I embrace the title and am proud to bear it.
B - Babe
I - In
T - Total
C - Control of
H - Herself
B = Beautiful
I = Intelligent
T = Talented
C = Charming
H = Hell of a Woman
B = Beautiful
I = Individual
T = That
C = Can
H = Handle 'anything'
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
Putting Wines to Test . . . More expensive isn't always better
Spec's President John Rydman has tasted the most expensive wines in the world, but he says it is possible to find wine that's as good, or better, for just a few dollars per bottle.
"A lot of these people are drinking the label," he said, "and we're more about the juice than we are about the label."
His advice? Look for lesser known wines from the same region as their pricier counterparts.
A Chateau Margaux Bordeaux sells for $270 per bottle, but the wine from its neighboring vineyard is $30.
"It's the same grapes, the same soil," Rydman said.
Another stunner were some Italian Pinot Grigios that were almost identical -- the Santa Margherita is $19 while the Monte Campo is about $7, $12 less.
"If you want to buy the label, it's there," Rydman said. "If you want to buy the flavor, you buy Monte Campo."
A Ruffino Chianti costs $21, but for just $6, even self-proclaimed wine snobs love a wine by Levata.
Overall, it really does pay to ask an expert. There are some wines that are practically identical to another, but they can be cheaper because they're bottled in a different Italian town.
"Most people would never know the difference," Rydman said.
In a blind taste test conducted at Whole Foods, a $6 "365" Brand Merlot was compared to a $15 Keltie Brook. Also, a $5 Harthill Farm Chardonnay was compared to a $15 La Crema.
"They're both very similar in their taste," Whole Foods wine expert Cody Lincicone said.
All three taste-tasters chose the $6 Merlot over the $15 one.
"I preferred the cheaper of the red?" taste-tester Gerda Gomez said. "I'm surprised!"
Taste-tester Anna Gray was of a similar sentiment.
"Wow, I was tricked!" she said.
Two out of the three taste-testers chose the $5 Harthill Farm over the $15 La Crema.
"It's amazing," taste-tester Melodi Weinberg said. "I like it so much better."
Taste-tester Gomez, who picked the expensive wine, said the two were similar.
"If I knew the price," she said, "I'd go with the cheaper one because it was close!"
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Most Dangerous Chocolate Cake Recipe
THE 5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE CAKE FOR ONE PERSON (or two)......HOW NEAT
5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE
4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
A small splash of vanilla extract
1 large coffee mug (MicroSafe)
Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well. Add the egg and mix thoroughly.
Pour in the milk and oil and mix well..
Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla extract, and mix again.
Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts.
The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed!
Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired.
EAT ! (this can serve 2 if you want to feel slightly more virtuous).
And why is this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world?
Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any time of the day or night!
Sunday, June 28, 2009
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Friday, June 26, 2009
Charles Schultz Philosoph
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The following is the philosophy of Charles Schultz, the creator of the 'Peanuts' comic strip. You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just read straight through, and you'll get the point.
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.
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Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one: 1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school. 2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time. 3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile. 4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special. 5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
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Easier?
The lesson:
The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
New Web Search Tool Shows What Pesticides are on Your Food
The Pesticide Action Network has launched a new online searchable database designed to make the public problem of pesticide exposure visible and more understandable. Whether you want to find out what's in your apple juice, milk, peanut butter, or bottled water, this innovative tool links pesticide food residue data with the toxicology for each chemical, making this information easily searchable for the first time.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
Butter or Margarine?
DO YOU KNOW... the difference between margarine and butter?
Read on to the end...gets very interesting!
Both have the same amount of calories.
Butter is slightly higher in saturated fats at 8 grams compared to 5 grams.
Eating margarine can increase heart disease in women by 53% over eating the same amount of butter, according to a recent Harvard Medical Study.
Eating butter increases the absorption of many other nutrients in other foods.
Butter has many nutritional benefits where margarine has a few only because they are added!
Butter tastes much better than margarine and it can enhance the flavors of other foods.
Butter has been around for centuries where margarine has been around for less than 100 years .
And now, for Margarine..
Very high in Trans fatty acids.
Triple risk of coronary heart disease .
Increases total cholesterol and LDL (this is the bad cholesterol) and lowers HDL cholesterol, (the good cholesterol)
Increases the risk of cancers up to five fold..
Lowers quality of breast milk.
Decreases immune response.
Decreases insulin response.
And here's the most disturbing fact..... HERE IS THE PART THAT IS VERY INTERESTING!
Margarine is but ONE MOLECULE away from being PLASTIC..
This fact alone was enough to have me avoiding margarine for life and anything else that is hydrogenated (this means hydrogen is added, changing the molecular structure of the substance).
You can try this yourself:
Purchase a tub of margarine and leave it in your garage or shaded area; Within a couple of days you will note a couple of things:
* no flies, not even those pesky fruit flies will go near it (that should tell you something)
* it does not rot or smell differently because it has no nutritional
value ; nothing will grow on it. Even those teeny weenie microorganisms will not a find a home to grow. Why? Because it is nearly plastic . Would you melt your Tupperware and spread that on your toast?
Share This With Your Friends......(If you want to butter them up')!
Chinese Proverb:
'When someone shares something of value with you and you benefit from it, you have a moral obligation to share it with others.
Pass the BUTTER PLEASE..
Saturday, June 20, 2009
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Monday, May 18, 2009
DogFriendly.com Announces Its 2009 List of the Top 10 Dog-friendly Cities to Visit in the United States
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Monday, May 4, 2009
Build the HYP
I've been an active volunteer and supporter of Habitat for Humanity for a long time. Since participating on a on a build in 1999 in Mexico. I recently have become heavily engaged in supporting Austin Habitat for Humanity, including volunteering, fundraising, and committee/board service.
I have also been actively engaged with Habitat Young Professionals ("HYP"), which is a diverse, dynamic group of young professionals (20-something to 40s-ish...no real age restrictions) that are like minded in their support of Austin Habitat and affordable housing. The concept behind Austin-HYP is catching on nationwide as other Habitat affiliates have started similar groups modeled after Austin.
HYP's annual party is this Saturday, May 9th. I wanted to be sure to invite you to come eat, drink, dance & support Habitat's mission of providing affordable housing to deserving, hard-working folks in the community. The event is at the One World Theater (from 8pm-Midnight) and its really fun -- it's much more of a big party than traditional non-profit gala. Endless amounts of great food from many of Austin's best restaurants (Moonshine, La Taverna, etc.), lots of bottomless drink options, DJ and Austin-hip people. Virtually everything related to the event is donated so 95%+ of your ticket price goes to building a HYP sponsored house this Fall.
Ticket prices will go up on Friday so get your tix online early this week: www.buildthehyp.com. Feel free to invite friends and co-workers that may want to attend and feel free to call or email me if you want more info on the event or would otherwise like to get involved with Austin Habitat.